Question: parents have raised a maltese for almost 8 years. we found
that malteses really suit us because (1) their hair doesnt fall out
and that (2)they dont have a doggy smell. I am looking for a pet dog
for myself and have been attending local dog shows. it seems everyone
has their opinion on this matter and tells me different things. I am
hoping to get the facts from you. please tell me which other dog
breeds have these two special qualities.
CRISTAL

I have a Miniture Poodle x Bischion Frise and it is great because the
hair doesn't fall out unlike some dogs, they don't have the yuck smell
of a dog. As my mum also has Hayfever so this dog suits perfectly!

I have 2 very large miniature poodles and they don't shed or have a
doggy odor. Poodles need groomed (with haircut) on a regular basis.
Mine are groomed with a bath, haircut, etc. every 4 weeks.
I also have an 8 pound short (smooth) hair chihuahua. He has no doggy
odor, but he sheds a lot every day. I use a variety of tools
(furminator, shedender, shedding blade) on him daily and he gets a
bath every 2 - 2.5 weeks.

Retired Racing Greyhounds are a fantastic choice for those that want a
large breed without the normal shedding problem and more specifically,
these dogs are well known to be totally without the normal "dog odor"
--even when wet.
I have owned two retired NGA greyhounds. The AKC's are the showdogs
and NGA are racers. They smell like people. They are very loving and
grateful to the point of obsession to their owners.
So do poodles.

"They smell like people."
I don't know if that is a recommendation ...,
maybe, if they shower every day and use deodorant,
and don't have bad breath - as some dogs do ...

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